Mugaksa Temple (무각사)
GwangjuCulture/Art/HistoryHistorical SitesTemples
Overview
Nestled at the foot of Yeouisan Mountain in the business center of Gwangju, Mugaksa Temple is an urban Buddhist Temple. Unlike other urban Buddhist Temples, Mugaksa Temple has all the elements of a traditional temple. The temple is used as a cultural resting area and artistic spot for meetings without any religious barrier. The temple is also the starting point of the 2 kilometer walking trail to the 5.18 Memorial Park, leading to a constant flow of visitors.
Intro
| infocenter: | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-62-383-0108 |
| opendate: | 1971 |
| parking: | Available (approx. 100 parking spaces) |
| restdate: | N/A (Open all year round) |
| usetime: | Open 24 hr |
Detail Info
| Hiking Course: | [Walking trail] Around Mugaksa Temple and 5.18 Memorial Park (1.5 km) |
| Tour Course Information: | Mugaksa Temple - 5.18 Park walking trail - 5.18 Park Exhibition Hall |
| Shopping Information: | Lotus Book Cafe: Coffee, drinks, books and Buddhism related items |
| Admission Fees: | Free |
| Restrooms: | Available |
| Available Facilities: | [Convenience facilities] Pavilion, observatory, walking trail, etc. [Educational facilities] Templestay Meditation Center, Tea Ceremony Experience Room, lecture room [Exercise facilities] Water playground, children playground, weight training facilities, etc. |
| Parking Fees: | Free |
| Interpretation Services Offered: | Information in language of Sri Lanka available |
Contact
230, Uncheon-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
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